XIII. Certifications
- Staff members who require certifications may receive those through Twister Sports or a nationally-accredited organization (ie: USAG, AACCA, USASF, CDC Concussion Training).
- Occasionally Twisters will offer opportunities for certification in-house. However, if staff members choose to receive those certifications elsewhere additional cost may be incurred by the staff member.
- Twister Sports will cover the cost of USAG, USASF and AACCA certifications and background checks for all competitive coaches when the season requires such certifications. The prorated fee of the certification or background check will be returned if at any point throughout that time the coach leaves. (For example, if a coach is certified for 3 years through the USASF for $300 and leaves after 1 year, then the coach’s final paycheck will have a deduction of $200.) Certifications and background investigations will follow coaches when they leave, so Twister Sports is “loaning” the money to the coach for the period of time in which he/she is certified until it is paid off and recertification begins. A non-compete contract, as well as a certification/credentialing request form must be completed prior to receiving any monies for credentialing.
- Twister Sports may pay travel expenses and per diem for certifications that require travel, however, requests must be approved by management 90 days in advance.
- Recreational coaches may contact the program directors to request certifications. These certifications may allow for a pay increase and make a coach more marketable for additional hours.